Cam covers

Discussion in 'Technical Help' started by PHILLIPO, Jul 12, 2012.

  1. I want to remove the cam covers and centre cover between the cams for painting. Can these just simply be removed without causing any problems with the cam positions? I'm worried that if I remove the covers the cams will drop on the ends. I would of thought that theres a bearing or shim behind the cover but dont want to chance it. Anyone know for sure.
    cam cover129.jpg

    cam cover129.jpg
     
    #1 PHILLIPO, Jul 12, 2012
  2. No worries - just whip em off. No bearings are housed in the covers.
     
    #2 Cranker V2, Jul 12, 2012
  3. Thanks Cranker, Better to be safe than sorry.
     
    #3 PHILLIPO, Jul 12, 2012
  4. Hows the ST4 project coming along mate?

    I wanna see some pictures!
     
    #4 stretta, Jul 12, 2012
  5. It's getting there now m8. Just assembling at the moment. I'll post a pic up tomorrow.
     
    #5 PHILLIPO, Jul 12, 2012
  6. If its the end caps in Fig 1 they have bearings for the cams.(the one highlighted in red)
    If its Fig 2 the cam covers are just that covers no bearings .

    brian.
     
    #6 Brian91cfr, Jul 12, 2012
  7. Yep definitely bearings in the caps. I would slacken the belt tension before removing them.
     
    #7 Danger Mouse, Jul 13, 2012
  8. Yeah thanks guy's I found out last night.lol.
    A pic as promised.
    yokes fitted 002.jpg st casing 001.jpg st project engine cover 005.jpg

    yokes fitted 002.jpg

    st casing 001.jpg

    st project engine cover 005.jpg
     
    #8 PHILLIPO, Jul 13, 2012
  9. Its looking good mate, I'm sure the finished article will be amazing!
     
    #9 stretta, Jul 13, 2012
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